{"id":1133871,"date":"2021-12-20T11:35:22","date_gmt":"2021-12-20T16:35:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1133871"},"modified":"2021-12-20T11:35:26","modified_gmt":"2021-12-20T16:35:26","slug":"boston-protesters-sing-star-spangled-banner-in-rally-against-progressive-mayors-new-vaccine-mandate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/boston-protesters-sing-star-spangled-banner-in-rally-against-progressive-mayors-new-vaccine-mandate\/","title":{"rendered":"Boston Protesters Sing Star-Spangled Banner In Rally Against Progressive Mayor\u2019s New Vaccine Mandate"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fboston-protesters-sing-star-spangled-banner-in-rally-against-progressive-mayors-new-vaccine-mandate%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1133871&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>On Monday morning, Boston unions and other protesters sang the national anthem inside of city hall as part of a protest against Boston Mayor Michelle Wu\u2019s new COVID-19 mandate. The mandate will require city employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus with two doses by February 15, 2022, or lose their jobs. Currently, Boston\u2019s 18,000 city employees have the option of undergoing weekly testing or receiving the coronavirus jab in order to keep working.<\/p>\n<p>In a memo this weekend, Boston Firefighters Local 718 leadership <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bostonherald.com\/2021\/12\/19\/vaccine-mandate-and-passport-likely-coming-to-boston-teeing-up-legal-battle-between-michelle-wu-and-unions\/\">slammed<\/a> Wu for the new COVID-19 restrictions prior to the official announcement, the Boston Herald reported:<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cThis is a major change from our current policy, which includes a testing option for our members that have elected not to be vaccinated,\u201d John Soares, president of Boston Firefighters Local 718, wrote in the memo.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cWe have notified our attorney of this policy change, and we are in discussions with our brothers and sisters from the other city unions,\u201d he later added. \u201cAs you know, this is a complex issue, and it has raised much controversy not only in Boston but across the nation. We are reviewing our legal options and will be meeting with the city\u2019s office of labor relations.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>On Sunday, Wu pushed back on reports of growing union opposition to her mandates, citing public safety:<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cWe\u2019re in a moment where health must come first \u2014 that is for the general public and for each and every one within our workforce in City Hall and across the city of Boston,\u201d the mayor said. \u201cSo we\u2019re going to take measures to ensure that everybody is safe and protected, and that Boston will follow the science and the data on what we need to be doing.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>On Monday morning, Boston conservative commentator and former Trump campaign advisor Louis Murray tweeted that union protests were beginning outside of city hall, led by Boston\u2019s First Responders Union.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c@MayorWu the honeymoon is over! No mandate #Vaxpassports for #Boston,\u201d Murray tweeted. First Responders @BostonFRU Fights back for #CivilRights \u2026\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Live thread! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MayorWu?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@MayorWu<\/a> the honeymoon is over! No <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/VAX?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#VAX<\/a> mandate &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Vaxpassports?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Vaxpassports<\/a> for <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Boston?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Boston<\/a>. First Responders <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BostonFRU?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BostonFRU<\/a> Fights back for <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CivilRights?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#CivilRights<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BPSOF?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BPSOF<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BostonPatrolmen?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BostonPatrolmen<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Local718Pres?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Local718Pres<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bostonherald?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@bostonherald<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/X1RTqx3y0g\">pic.twitter.com\/X1RTqx3y0g<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Louis L. Murray Jr (@LouisLMurrayJr1) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LouisLMurrayJr1\/status\/1472944820326916100?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 20, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Boston Herald reporter Erin Tiernan also noted that Wu announced that \u201cStarting Jan. 15 proof of at least one dose of COVID vaccine will be required and two doses by Feb. 15 to enter certain indoor spaces incl: \u2013 Restaurants, bars and nightclubs \u2013 Gyms and indoor fitness centers \u2013 Theaters and sports venues. \u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Starting Jan. 15 proof of at least one dose of COVID vaccine will be required and two doses by Feb. 15 to enter certain indoor spaces incl:<br \/>\u2013 Restaurants, bars and nightclubs<br \/>\u2013 Gyms and indoor fitness centers<br \/>\u2013 Theaters and sports venues. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/bospoli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#bospoli<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bostonherald?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@bostonherald<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Erin Tiernan (@ErinTiernan) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ErinTiernan\/status\/1472947708159741957?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 20, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<p>After Wu spoke to reporters, Dr. Bisola Ojikutu, Executive Director of the Boston Public Health Commission, attempted to take the podium but by that time the union protest had moved indoors, where union members reportedly sang the national anthem so loudly that she was hard to hear.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cProtesters are now inside, where they are singing the Star-Spangled Banner and breaking into chants almost completely drowning out Dr. Bisola Ojikutu, Executive Director of the Boston Public Health Commission,\u201d Tiernan tweeted.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Protesters are now inside, where they are singing the Star-Spangled Banner and breaking into chants almost completely drowning out Dr. Bisola Ojikutu, Executive Director of the Boston Public Health Commission. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/bospoli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#bospoli<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bostonherald?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@bostonherald<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/okMgcG7acU\">pic.twitter.com\/okMgcG7acU<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Erin Tiernan (@ErinTiernan) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ErinTiernan\/status\/1472951320588001295?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 20, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Video of the protest can be seen here:<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Crowd of protesters interrupts <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MayorWu?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@MayorWu<\/a> news conference where she announces vaccine requirements for indoor spaces in Boston <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/wcvb?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#wcvb<\/a> Video ctsy <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MarkT617?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@MarkT617<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9KpDFjoypC\">pic.twitter.com\/9KpDFjoypC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Sharman Sacchetti (@SharmanTV) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SharmanTV\/status\/1472953584950157316?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 20, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>This is a developing story and will be updated.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Daily Wire is one of America\u2019s fastest-growing conservative media companies and counter-cultural outlets for news, opinion, and entertainment. Get inside access to The Daily Wire by becoming a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/subscribe\">member<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Monday morning, Boston unions and other protesters sang the national anthem inside of city hall as part of a protest against Boston Mayor Michelle Wu\u2019s new COVID-19 mandate. The mandate will require city employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus with two doses by February 15, 2022, or lose their jobs. Currently, Boston\u2019s 18,000 city employees have the option of undergoing weekly testing or receiving the coronavirus jab in order to keep working.In a memo this weekend, Boston Firefighters Local 718 leadership slammed Wu for the new COVID-19 restrictions prior to the official announcement, the Boston Herald reported:\u201cThis is a major change from our current policy, which includes a testing option for our members that have elected not to be vaccinated,\u201d John Soares, president of Boston Firefighters Local 718, wrote in the memo.\u201cWe have notified our attorney of this policy change, and we are in discussions with our brothers and sisters from the other city unions,\u201d he later added. \u201cAs you know, this is a complex issue, and it has raised much controversy not only in Boston but across the nation. We are reviewing our legal options and will be meeting with the city\u2019s office of labor relations.\u201dOn Sunday, Wu pushed back on reports of growing union opposition to her mandates, citing public safety:\u201cWe\u2019re in a moment where health must come first \u2014 that is for the general public and for each and every one within our workforce in City Hall and across the city of Boston,\u201d the mayor said. \u201cSo we\u2019re going to take measures to ensure that everybody is safe and protected, and that Boston will follow the science and the data on what we need to be doing.\u201dOn Monday morning, Boston conservative commentator and former Trump campaign advisor Louis Murray tweeted that union protests were beginning outside of city hall, led by Boston\u2019s First Responders Union.\u201c@MayorWu the honeymoon is over! No mandate #Vaxpassports for #Boston,\u201d Murray tweeted. First Responders @BostonFRU Fights back for #CivilRights \u2026\u201dLive thread! @MayorWu the honeymoon is over! No #VAX mandate &#038; #Vaxpassports for #Boston. First Responders @BostonFRU Fights back for #CivilRights @BPSOF @BostonPatrolmen @Local718Pres @bostonherald pic.twitter.com\/X1RTqx3y0g\u2014 Louis L. Murray Jr (@LouisLMurrayJr1) December 20, 2021Boston Herald reporter Erin Tiernan also noted that Wu announced that \u201cStarting Jan. 15 proof of at least one dose of COVID vaccine will be required and two doses by Feb. 15 to enter certain indoor spaces incl: \u2013 Restaurants, bars and nightclubs \u2013 Gyms and indoor fitness centers \u2013 Theaters and sports venues. \u201dStarting Jan. 15 proof of at least one dose of COVID vaccine will be required and two doses by Feb. 15 to enter certain indoor spaces incl:\u2013 Restaurants, bars and nightclubs\u2013 Gyms and indoor fitness centers\u2013 Theaters and sports venues. #bospoli @bostonherald\u2014 Erin Tiernan (@ErinTiernan) December 20, 2021After Wu spoke to reporters, Dr. Bisola Ojikutu, Executive Director of the Boston Public Health Commission, attempted to take the podium but by that time the union protest had moved indoors, where union members reportedly sang the national anthem so loudly that she was hard to hear.\u201cProtesters are now inside, where they are singing the Star-Spangled Banner and breaking into chants almost completely drowning out Dr. Bisola Ojikutu, Executive Director of the Boston Public Health Commission,\u201d Tiernan tweeted.Protesters are now inside, where they are singing the Star-Spangled Banner and breaking into chants almost completely drowning out Dr. Bisola Ojikutu, Executive Director of the Boston Public Health Commission. #bospoli @bostonherald pic.twitter.com\/okMgcG7acU\u2014 Erin Tiernan (@ErinTiernan) December 20, 2021Video of the protest can be seen here:Crowd of protesters interrupts @MayorWu news conference where she announces vaccine requirements for indoor spaces in Boston #wcvb Video ctsy @MarkT617 pic.twitter.com\/9KpDFjoypC\u2014 Sharman Sacchetti (@SharmanTV) December 20, 2021This is a developing story and will be updated.The Daily Wire is one of America\u2019s fastest-growing conservative media companies and counter-cultural outlets for news, opinion, and entertainment. 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